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Show Table 56 Safety Belt Non-Use1 (Percentage) 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Utah 47.4 39.2 33.3 34.6 30.5 US Low 8.8 7.0 6.5 6.3 4.9 US Median 47.9 42.1 30.1 28.6 25.9 US High 71.2 72.0 67.4 61.9 59.6 1 Persons who report sometimes, seldom, or never using safety belts. Source: Center For Disease Control. (1991). Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Behavioral Risk Factor Survey: 1986-1990.40 (SS^), p. 20. Utah's rate of safety belt non-use was very close to the national median in 1986, but became worse in 1988, 1989, and 1990. Both Utah percentages and the U.S. median declined (i.e., improved) in safety belt non-use between 1986 and 1990 (Table 56, Figure 44). Figure 44 Safety Belt Non-Use ESutah ? US Median 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 46 RISK FACTORS |